Fundraiser aims to return Burning Man murder victim to Russia

Vadim Kruglov
Vadim Kruglov(GoFundMe)
Published: Sep. 4, 2025 at 1:35 PM PDT

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A GoFundMe has been organized to return the remains of a man killed at Burning Man to Russia.

On Wednesday, KOLO 8 News Now reported that Vadim Kruglov was identified as the victim in the homicide, which remains under investigation.

Organizers are seeking $30,000 to return Kruglov to Omsk. As of Thursday afternoon, they have raised more than $19,000.